Meet The Founder
Shannon Jackson
The People’s Nurse®

Shannon Jackson, RN, CGNC, NC-BC, widely known as The People’s Nurse®, built her life’s work around one clear purpose: making healthcare more accessible, leadership more effective, and lives more empowered. As the Founder and Owner of CNS Services, Inc., operating under Living Your Life Without Limits, she has created a platform that connects healthcare expertise, leadership development, and real community impact.

With more than 30 years of experience in nursing and healthcare leadership, Shannon has worked across clinical care, executive roles, and global consulting. Her work focuses on strengthening organizations, guiding professionals, and helping individuals take control of their health with clarity and confidence.

Professional Authority and
Global Recognition

Shannon’s expertise stands on a strong foundation of certifications, leadership roles, and global recognition. She is one of the few nursing leaders who combine high-level consulting with coaching and executive leadership.

  • Certified Global Nurse Consultant (CGNC):

 Through global certification bodies, she contributes to international healthcare initiatives, nursing policy, and system-level strategy.

  • Board-Certified Nurse Coach (NC-BC):

 She applies structured, evidence-based coaching methods to help healthcare professionals and patients improve performance, resilience, and overall well-being.

  • Executive Leadership:

 Shannon made history as the first African American female COO and CNO for Los Angeles Metropolitan Hospital Systems, leading large-scale healthcare operations.

  • Leadership Assessment Expertise:

She is a certified practitioner of the 360 Leadership Circle Profiles and the Collective Leadership Assessment (CLA), tools she uses to strengthen leadership development and help organizations build more aligned, accountable, and effective teams.

Her humanitarian work and community impact earned her the David Chow Humanitarian Award, which recognizes her contributions to advancing health equity and community care.

The Foundation of Her Work
The Triangle of Authority

What sets Shannon apart is her Triangle of Authority, a framework that combines three powerful areas of expertise:

  • Executive Leadership that understands operational pressure and system performance
  • Global Consulting that shapes healthcare strategy and policy beyond local systems
  • Holistic Coaching that focuses on human behavior, wellness, and sustainable growth

This combination allows her to solve healthcare challenges at both system and individual levels.

Community Impact and
Strategic Partnerships

At the core of Shannon’s work is her philosophy of “Street Love.” She believes healthcare should meet people where they are, not where systems expect them to be.

She actively leads and contributes to impactful programs such as:

  • CDC Diabetes Prevention Program
    As an approved partner, she helps individuals understand their diabetes risk and adopt lifestyle changes that support long-term health
  • L.A. Care – “Health Is a Priority”
    She leads community education classes that guide individuals and families to make informed decisions about preventive care

Her outreach efforts in communities like Compton have gained national recognition and have been featured on platforms such as The Kelly Clarkson Show. Her work continues to improve health awareness and access for underserved populations.

Community Impact and Strategic Partnerships

The LIVING YOUR LIFE WITHOUT LIMITS Podcast is a combination of expert life coaching and heart felt inspiration. A vital resource that can be applied to everyday living. With this podcast by your side, you are better prepared to face any challenges holding you back.

Thought Leadership & Media

As a visionary author and speaker, Shannon Jackson helps individuals and healthcare professionals turn insight into meaningful action. 

Author:

Manifest Your Breakthrough: A Visionary Guide to Grace, Abundance, and Favor offers practical direction for personal and professional growth.

Podcast Host:

Living Your Life Without Limits (LYLWL) connects with a global audience, sharing insights on leadership, wellness, and real challenges in healthcare.

Keynote Speaker:

She speaks on nursing leadership, holistic wellness, healthcare systems, compliance, and global health equity, helping organizations and professionals move from knowledge to action.

Her voice brings clarity to complex topics and helps people build confidence, purpose, and long-term impact.

Credentials That Strengthen Her Foundation

Shannon’s qualifications reflect both clinical excellence and leadership depth:

  • Registered Nurse (RN)
  • Public Health Nurse (PHN)
  • Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN)
  • Master of Arts in Organizational Management (MAOM)
  • Certified Global Nurse Consultant (CGNC)
  • Board-Certified Nurse Coach (NC-BC)
  • Certified Life Coach (CLC)

These credentials support her ability to guide healthcare professionals, organizations, and communities with clarity and credibility.

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